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What do you do? How do you know when

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FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION A design must

fundamentally assist the reader to understand

the content.

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DOMINANCE A dominant element attracts attention and

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HIERARCHY Prioritize for the reader.

Present packages in a logical hierarchy.

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BALANCE Symmetry is not balance.

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DESIGN, DON’T DECORATE Design is a series of choices where every

element has a purpose.

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Simple, right? Understanding these

concepts will force designers to think — 

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Your job: Hold designers accountable.

Ask them questions. Coach, don’t fix.

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But how? Know a few tricks to go

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FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION What’s the best tool to

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DOMINANCE What do you want the reader to process first?

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Next Match: Season completeMost Recent Results:

Feb. 2-4, State competition, fourth placeOther Results: Jan. 24, Re-

gional, secondRecord: 11.5-4.5, fourth in stateNotable: Tahla Hagerty, a junior, bowled a 214 at state, which is 38 pins above her season average.

Next Game: Davis, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, WHS main gymMost Recent Results:

Feb. 7, Kennewick, results unavailable

Other Results: Feb. 4, Pasco 71-73; Feb. 3, Southridge 57-69; Jan. 28, Kamiakin 82-53; Jan. 21, Richland 45-50; Jan. 20, Eisenhower 47-71Record: 7-8Notable: John Donaghy has improved most this season, according to the coaching staff.

Next Game: 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10 at DavisMost Recent Results: Feb. 7, Kennewick, results unavailable

Other Results: Feb. 4, Pasco 38-61; Feb. 3, Southridge 45-36; Jan. 28, Kamiakin 44-38; Jan. 21, Richland 42-44; Jan. 20, Eisenhower 44-79Record: 8-7Notable: Natalie Orrell had 16 points in the loss to Southridge.

Next Match: 7 p.m. Feb. 10-11, Regional at Walla WallaMost Recent Results: Feb. 3-4, District, fourth place; three champions: Dayvin Knemeyer,

Tim Whitley, Cody Varner; three qualifiers: Ce-sar Iñiguez, Krayson Gates, Michael ZacherOther Results: Jan. 24, Kamiakin 50-24; Jan. 24, Southridge 47-21; Jan. 19, Moses Lake 8-56Record: 7-3Notable: Senior Tim Whitley has a season record of 34-0. Wenatchee is the only Big Nine school with three district champions.

Next Meet: Feb. 16, state in Federal Way at King County Aquatic CenterMost Recent Results: Feb. 3-4, district 363 (team score), state

qualifiers: Stephen van Someren Gréve, Kyle McNatt, Forrest Crain, Nate Symonds (200 medley relay); Crain (100-meter backstroke); Symonds (100-meter breaststroke); Ben Shea (diving); Kyle Hardy (diving). Other Results: Jan. 21, Walla Walla 94-76; Jan. 19, Richland 54-129; Jan. 17, Eastmont 105-81Record: 6-6Notable: Ben Shea broke the school and district record by scoring a 439.65 at district.

he dull lull of the wheels can be heard by anyone in the area.

Pretty soon another hymn of the calming sound can be heard. Followed by one more after that, and one more after that until the sound is no longer a lull, but a rising roar.This is the music of skateboarding.

With only a board to use and a couple of bruises as a result, skat-ers take to the rails and ramps.Skaters come in all ages, ranging from toddlers that pick up a mini-board for the first time, to the hardcore pro skaters that seen on the X-games.

Kids like junior Barry Po-can, freshman Alex Ramirez and junior Zach Cunningham are just a few of the dozens of student skaters at the skate park every day.

Each skater has different reasons for skating. “It gives me something to do and keeps me away from drugs and gang relations,” Ramirez said as he started to smile. “And I do it for the girls.”

Whatever the reason, just about every skater can tell you that skating is fun and sometimes a life-changing experience. Since 1997, Pio-neer Park has been the home to this fun experience.

But after all these years of kick-flipping and grind-ing, skaters are finding their home trashed and worn down. Concrete chips fly off the edges, and graffiti covers nearly every surface.

This run-down condi-tion has aggravated skaters for a while. “The skate park sucks,” Pocan said. “And when we try to fix it up, the city just takes it out. They need to fill in the cracks and make some safety improve-

ments.”But Dan Frai-

zier, parks main-tenance director, said the parks are inspected regu-larly and that he has not received any complaints. Although he has only been on the job here for 10 months, he em-phasized that if inspections show that repairs are

needed, they are made.There is a new choice for

skating. Revolution Snow & Skate, located at 246 N. Wenatchee Ave., has a skate park in the back of the shop. But there is a slight difference between the two skate parks. The Revolution skate park charges a $7 admission, and skaters under 18 must have parent or legal guardian permission.

No matter where they skate, skateboarders are dedicated to just skating.“Skating rules,” said Cun-ningham. “It’s uplifting and it’s how to clear your mind of your problems.”

In almost all of their spare time, skaters are doing what they usually do — skate-boarding. More dedicated skaters are even shoveling snow in the winter just so they can get the ride they want.

Despite their carefree intentions, skaters get a bad reputation for being violent, drug-using punks. “I don’t

like posers,” said Pocan, referring to a person who pretends to be a skater but doesn’t actually skate. “Pos-ers go out and cause trouble; it creates this stereotype of a dangerous skater.”

What most skaters want to do is just skate, nothing

more, nothing less. To some, skateboarding is more than just some hobby. To some it’s a way of living. When they get on that board and go up that ramp, there isn’t anywhere they’d rather be.All they need is a board to do what they do best.

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The setting was bold and the cinematography beau-tiful but the film just didn’t work. Steven Spielberg’s

latest film, “Munich,” kept me glancing at my watch.

“Munich” tells the story of the Israeli team of assassins that hunted down those responsible for a terrorist attack during the 1972 Munich Olympics that resulted in the deaths of 11 Israeli athletes.

The film does more telling than showing, and never gives viewers a chance to become involved with the characters or the plot. Also, the mov-ie’s theme, violence begets violence (a.k.a. the Golden Rule,) became buried underneath everything else that was going on, making everything feel very forced.

“Munich” has the actors and production values to be a great movie, but collapses under its own weight and emerges as a nearly three-hour bore.

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From the minute the bass began booming out of the speakers and rattling nearby furniture, I felt as if I

had heard Black Buddafly’s music a dozen times before. It reminded me of the cars that drive down the street sporting gargantuan sound systems with the bass shaking the whole vehicle.

Black Buddafly seems perfectly adapted for this very purpose; the

bass is easily three times louder than the lyrics. Even when I could hear the lyrics, they sounded soft and tinny, as if to make sure they didn’t get in the way of the bass.

The album did include a little variety, some songs featuring something similar to country guitar-twanging in contrast to the synthesized chords in most others.

Underneath the hammering were some pleasant themes. In other words, the massive bass ruins an otherwise decent album.

★★★★

A mysterious opera ghost, a stunning diva, an adoring viscount; fans of the popular musical “The Phantom

of the Opera” surely recognize these characters. However, most fans do not know about the novel that first brought the fascinating story to life.

Written in 1910 by Frenchman Gas-ton Leroux, the novel follows a similar story to the stage productions, but is far more complex and mysterious.

In the musical, the characters’ moti-vations and personalities are very clear

almost from the start, whereas Leroux shrouds them in mystery, leaving the reader unsure of the characters’ intentions.

I highly recommend Leroux’s novel. Even the dated language, this did not stop me from becoming ab-sorbed in the frightening mysteries of “The Phantom of the Opera.”

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e runs across the floor, jumps onto the stage, grabs the mic, and says “All right guys, we’re going to start in about five minutes.” He turns his head. “I don’t think they heard that.”

About five minutes later, the show starts just as nonchalantly as the announcement. After a quick “Check, check,” everyone in the room is pummeled by an aggressive wave of guitar, bass and drums.

It’s another show at the Beacon Hill Grange in Sun-nyslope put on by Wenatchee’s Mariware Productions, a company run by 2004 WHS graduates Ryan Johnston and Scott London.

More commonly referred to as “the Grange,” the venue hosts punk, rock and metal shows. After a year of continuous concerts, Wenatchee’s punk scene has once again found the niche it used to hold a decade ago.

Typically anywhere from 130 to 200 people, mostly teens, show up to each event. “Every show there’s more people,” said London. “We’ve never had less come to one than the one before.”

Bands start by booking a date at the Grange with Mari-ware, usually a few months in advance. The Johnston-Lon-don duo brainstorm what events they want at the show, then make up a flier and get it up around the valley. “We really try to get them into the high schools,” said Johnston. “That’s a huge part of our demographic.”

“It’s a lot of fun,” said sophomore Tommy Lammert, whose band Starving Eyes regularly plays at the Grange. “More people are getting into it now. It’s good to see people having fun.” Starving Eyes’ next show at the Grange is set for April 9.

Both Johnston and London have other commitments. In addition to Mariware, Johnston fronts his band, Wait-ing for Darryl, and both work as after-school activity di-rectors at Orchard Middle School.

Most of the money goes to pay for the venue, promo-tions and upcoming shows. Lately, the profits have gone toward the recording of Waiting for Darryl’s new EP, “Dance With the Green Sloth,” due out later this month.

Running the company has proved not only to be fun and a source of income, but a true source of education.

“It’s taught us a lot of lessons, especially to read the fine print,” said Johnston. “And it’s put us in contact with a huge list of bands, magazines and labels. It’s all about who you know in this industry.”

Despite the great opportunity for aspir-ing businessmen and musicians, the great-est effect has been on the fans that show up to hear live music every few weeks.

“There’s nothing else to do in Wenatchee,” said Cordell Anderson, a ju-nior who attends nearly every show. “I like experiencing the different kinds of music. Everything’s cool up there.”

The truth is, the valley’s music scene is in debt to the small productions company

that continue to put Wenatchee on the map for punk music, though they’re quick to downplay it.

“In the year since we started it’s really grown a lot,” said Johnston. “Wenatchee’s a much more musically positive place to be. And it’s not just because of us; a lot of people are seeing how easy it can be.”

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Clad in the senior class color, red, Emilie Portugal gets ready to serve in an intense ping-pong game in the Senior Lounge on grade color day October 16. Most seniors joined Emilie in wearing red.

As they unpack several bags, Artsfest comittee mem-bers Emili Husain, Schuler Small and Allijah Futter-man prepare to sell candy, popcorn and hot chocolate at Artsfest’s movie night October 17.

Coming ready for Twin Day October 14, Apoorva Gundeti and Emilie Portugal show off their match-ing outfits consisting of denim button downs, leath-er boots, scarves, white head bands and black pants.

As she revs up the senior class during the Student-Faculty Vol-leyball Game October 16, Karla Douglas leads the grade cheer, ‘All Rise, One-Five!’ The cheer has proven a wild success for se-niors. “As a Lab Lifer, I spent a lot of my years waiting to be a se-nior,” Karla said. “I witnessed all the great and not so great cheers ahead of us and with my deter-mination to make this the best year possible, I took it upon my-self. When it came down to two choices for the cheer, ‘All Rise, One-Five’ was it.”

After girls’ volleyball player Tatum McCor-mick went down with

Watching their first U-High Student-Faculty Volleyball Game, freshmen sport their an injury in the annual Student-Faculty

Volleyball Game October 16, a group of volleyball players faculty members and security staff came to her side. The game was terminated after the injury.

On the cold ground of Jack-man Field in their coats and blankets, Jessica Franks and Lil-lian Nemeth get cozy and wait for the showing of “Moon Rise Kingdom,” the film of choice for the first Artsfest movie night October 17, three months ahead of the event. The movie night proved a major hit. Roughly 90 students spread across Jackman eating popcorn and candy, leav-ing school grounds at the end of the movie at 10 p.m.

Photo by Paige Fishman

As student and faculty volley-ball players warm up for their game October 16, seniors, in-cluding Kendall Rallins, Jordan Moran, George Hamilton and Glenn Decety, take in the action.The faculty ended up defeating the students by one point after the game ended due to an injury to volleyball player Tatum Mc-Cormick with several minutes left to play.

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by Grace AndersonAssociate Editor

Why should we remember?Through musical performances, student reflec-

tions, poetry and personal stories the Holocaust Re-membrance Assembly April 23 raised the issue of how the importance of the Holocaust can be applied to both history and current events.

The Jewish Students’ Association sponsored the assembly which included speaker Earnest Fruehauf, a Holocaust survivor.

JSA worked with the Illinois Holocaust Museum Speaker’s Bureau in order to get in contact with Mr. Fruehauf, who escaped Germany after his father was arrested and placed in the Dachau concentra-tion camp. He and his family lived in Juden Haus un-til they escaped to the United States in 1941, where they moved to Chicago and then eventually to Green Bay, Wisconsin.

“The reason we chose to have a survivor is because we are the last generation who will be able to hear survivors and taking mean from it,” explained Leah. “Most survivors who actually remember the events are in their 80s and 90s, and we think it’s important that our students hear first-hand accounts instead of learning about it by just reading through their text-books.”

As Mr. Fruehauf recounted his family’s struggles and his own confusion as a child in Germany during the Holocuast, he noted the role of hate.

“Hate fills the hater with an inability to reason...,” said Mr. Fruehauf. “A person who hates can never get it out of their mind….When hate is taught by the government, by religious organizations, by any group, the world is in real trouble. It has never failed and it will not fail in the future.”

JSA president, junior Leah Umanskiy, described the theme of the assembly as well as JSA’s vision for the effect upon the student body.

“Our theme this year is broad enough to apply not only to the Holocaust but also what happened after the event as well as similar issues in other cultures,” Leah said. “We are aiming to answer our question in three different ways by so that the assembly can be applicable to everyone while still helping people understand the Holocaust’s past and current effects on the Jewish community because sometimes that’s a taboo topic at our school. The assembly has three parts: Holocaust, anti-semitism and genocide.”

“We’re adding an educational component this year, so its not just about the performers and the speakers. The Holocaust hasn’t stopped — people are still fac-ing anti-Semitism in our community and the world, and its not something that has just affected Jews. Many other cultures have faced mass genocide just because of their identity.”

The assembly opened with Giacomo Glotzer per-forming ‘Kol Nidre’ and went on to feature perfor-mances from the U-High band, choir and orchestra. Other musical acts included Immi Foster, Pascale Boonstra and Emma Picker’s performance of “Bright Morning Star” as well as the Klezmer Band’s ren-dition of Tsigaynerlid, which involved juniors Julia Hedges, David Hedges, Will Kent and Jacob Meyer. Asha Futterman, Samantha Aronson, Willis Wein-stein, Johnathan Ruiz, Nathan Isaacs and Liza Ed-ward-Levin also presented personal stories, reflec-tions and poems.

‘Why we remember’

The U-High Klezmer Band performs “Tsigaynerlid” by David Beyglman, arranged by juniors

David Hedges and Julia Hedges. The band included juniors Jacob Meyer, cello; David Hedges,

violin; Julia Hedges, clarinet; Rachel Housinger, alto saxophone and Will Kent, vocals.

Holocaust survivor

Ernest Fruehauf vividly

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during the infamous

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Volume 91, Number 8 • University High School, 1362 East 59th Street

U-HIGHM IDWAYChicago, Illinois 60637 • Thursday, June 4, 2015

by Ariel GansAssociate Editor

The search for a principal continues. In a few weeks, Frances Spaltro, Ph.D., will begin

her year-long term as Acting associate principal, while Director Robin Appleby and her advisory committee continue the search.

With current Principal Scott Fech beginning as Lab’s Director of Educational Programs on July 1, the com-mittee spent two months conducting a national search to replace him. Two finalists from a pool of nearly 50 applicants each spent a day on campus the week of May 11 interviewing with the Lab community.

Following the on-campus interviews, the committee gathered feedback before submitting a recommendation to Ms. Appleby. However, prior to being offered the posi-tion, the recommended candidate withdrew his applica-tion, causing the search to extend into next year. Mean-while, Ms. Appleby appointed Ms. Spaltro to be acting associate principal for the next year, allowing U-High to continue to make progress on all current initiatives. Ms. Spaltro is a Latin teacher and World Language depart-ment co-chair.

“We had always known that there was a possibility that the search might not result in identifying the right person for the job,” Ms. Appleby said. “So simultaneous to conducting the search, we were also considering in-ternal candidates for an acting associate role.”

“There’s a difference between ‘acting’ and ‘interim’ principal,” Ms. Appleby said. “Acting associate princi-pal means that the role will only exist next year, and while Dr. Spaltro will be the leader of the high school, she may not have all of the responsibilities of regular principalship. Dr. Spaltro, Ms. Ahmed, and Ms. Cam-pos will take a team approach.”

Ms. Spaltro will work with Assistant Principal Asra Ahmed and Dean of Students Ana Campos to lead U-High. Mr. Fech, in his new role, will advise and mentor that team. They will meet soon to divide responsibili-ties for next year and get advice about what needs to be done.

In 13 years at Lab, Ms. Spaltro has served as Lead Advisor, coached Dance Troupe, coordinated May Proj-ect and been a faculty sponsor for the Model United Nations team. As co-chair of the World Languages De-partment for the last two year, she understands how administrative decisions are made.

“Ms. Spaltro was the best fit given what we were looking for,” Ms. Appleby said. “Which was somebody who knew the high school and students well and was

really supportive of student activities. She’s also very highly respected as a teacher both by her colleagues and by her students, so she seemed like somebody who would fit well into the team and leadership role for a year.”

Ms. Spaltro emphasizes that this is a one-year posi-tion. “They need someone to step in for a year only, and I’m willing to do it. It wasn’t a difficult decision, but it was an important decision, and I’m very much looking forward to the challenge.”

Though stepping out of her role as department co-chair and teacher for a year, Ms. Spaltro requested to continue with her Class of 2017 advisory group. Mean-while, the school will hire a part-time teacher to cover her Latin classes and her elective, Ancient Greek Per-formance and Competition.

As for the principal search, the committee will not begin actively interviewing until early fall. Changes to the committee will likely include the addition of a high school learning and counseling department member and a U-High parent. Each candidate visit will likely extend over two days instead of one. The principal job description won’t change and the application window will remain open over the summer.

Since the announcement on May 26, Ms. Spaltro has received unanticipated recognition from the Lab com-munity.

“I’ve been really truly touched by the support from faculty, parents, administrators and students,” Ms. Spaltro said. “It’s not about pride, itI have come to learn that a lot of perople have faith in me to do this. It’s an honor to do this for my community. This is a community that I’m devoted to and that kind of sup-port means the world when you’re stepping into some-thing that is daunting.”

Spaltro appointed temporary principal

by Talia Goerge-Karron and Raghu SomalaMidway staff

The last week of the school year will be a jumble of tests, final events, awards ceremonies and celebrations. Labstock, May Projects, academic and athletic awards ceremonies, Prom and finally graduation all put a cap on the 2014-15 year.

Seniors spent the past four weeks at work on May Project, one of the last events in their high school career. Many chose projects that involved research or travel. The seniors presented projects June 4 in Upper Kovler.

The U-High Awards Ceremony also took place today during an extended as-sembly period at International House, where various accolades were presented alongside department awards to stu-dents of all grades.

Tomorrow, from 3:30-6 p.m. on Ken-wood Mall, the annual Labstock concert will highlight musical acts from the stu-dent body. Sophomore Alex Lund has been tapped to organize the musical acts. Student Council will grill hot dogs, hamburgers and veggie burgers and provide popsicles, all free for U-Highers. Students also can perform karaoke by talking to their class representatives. Interested performers should email Alex at alexlund@gmail.com.

Saturday, June 6, the Museum of Sci-ence and Industry will be the venue for the Prom from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Tickets are $115 per person, which includes dinner. Organizers chose to use the mu-seum’s dramatic backdrop rather than decorating around a theme.

Next week, seniors will gather for the annual Graduation luncheon Wednes-day, June 10, at the Cloister Club in Ida Noyes Hall from 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Immediately after lunch, rehearsal for

graduation will take place until 3:30 p.m. at Rockefeller Chapel. Honorary di-plomas will be awarded at the luncheon, a time for seniors to give toasts about their class.

Final exams are scheduled for math and science during the last week of classes. Science will take place Tuesday, June 9 from 9-11 a.m., and math will be the same time on Wednesday, June 10.

Graduation will be the next day, June 11, at Rockefeller Chapel. Seniors must be in Lower Kovler by 1:30 p.m. to line up. The ceremony begins at 2:30 p.m. and typically lasts 90 minutes. A re-ception for the Class of 2015 will begin immediately afterward on the Booth School of Business lawn.

Lily Koppel, U-High Class of 1999, journalist and author of two books will be speak-ing at the Class of 2015 graduation ceremony, along with Senior Class President Whitney Beach and Cultural Union Vice President Apoorva Gundeti. There will also be mu-sical performances from seniors Valen-tina Gardner, Sebastien Labossiere, and Karen Dai.

“We chose Ms. Koppel because she was a successful graduate of Lab, and also on the come up,” Whitney, member of the Selection Committee, said. “She’s a published author of a few books such as The Red Leather Diary and The As-tronaut’s Wives Club—which ABC is turning into a television show this year. We asked teachers for recommenda-tions for a speaker, and they suggested her to us. Then when we called her, she said yes immediately. She was our first choice, and we were very glad that she was so enthusiastic.”

Construction continues apaceby Micaiah Buchheim-JurissonAssociate Editor

Over the next few months, Gordon Parks Arts Hall opens, Judd and the bottom floor of U-High undergoes reno-vation, a temporary Cafeteria arrives to Kenwood Mall, new pathways are added around the school and the other floors of U-High eventually begin undergoing renovations.

Gordon Parks Arts Hall is scheduled to be completed by the start of school in September, according to Associate Di-rector Dave Stafford. Arts classes will move to the Art Hall starting in August.

The music classrooms in the West Belfield tower are included in the move to the new building.

The bottom floor of U-High will also undergoing renovation, including Café Lab. Later, the other three floors of U-High will be renovated as well.

Similar to the plan for Judd, the of-fices and non-arts-related classrooms on the bottom floor of U-High will move temporarily to other locations in the school.

During the renovations of the Cafete-ria, beginning in September, the school plans to set up a temporary cafeteria space in Kenwood Mall where “Lab Logs” playground currently stands.

The Café, scheduled to reopen in March 2016, is redesigned around food stations, as opposed to a single line.

“The new cafeteria will be much more efficient,” Mr. Stafford said.

Beginning in August, all four floors and the basement will undergo reno-vation, and the offices and non-arts classrooms currently in Judd will be temporarily moved to other locations in the school, including in Blaine and the West Belfield tower. The senior lounge and dean’s office will also move to the vacated music classrooms in the West Belfield tower.

After renovations, Judd will contain offices and U-High classrooms. Judd

207, which currently houses world lan-guage offices, as well as the current busi-ness office, will be converted to the new U-High library, and the middle school will gain full use of Rowley Library.

Some of the campus’ green space lost in the renovations will also return, in-cluding Scammons Gardens and the “se-cret garden,” the mall between U-High and what was Belfield — as it was col-loquially known.

“There will be berms, water collection, a pond and benches,” Mr. Stafford said. “When this plan was laid out, Mr. Magill wanted to make sure that there would still be a large amount of flat space,” re-ferring to a plan for the school laid out by former Director David Magill com-pleted over a decade ago.

Additionally, a number of passage-ways are being added and renovated to increase accessibility between Judd and U-High, a path which currently bends around a classroom, and will become straight. An office and classroom will be added to that space.

Lastly, after everything else is com-pleted, a passageway will be added be-tween the third floor of U-High and the third floor of Judd.

Last week culminates in frenzy of ceremonies and graduation

photo by Sarah PanThe Gordan Parks Art Hall is set to open

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photo by Nikita Dulin Frances Spaltro assists sophomore Zora Navarre with

a Latin project. Starting this summer, Ms. Spaltro will

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We need a principal who... Faculty, administration search for new school leaderby Ariel Gans

Associate EditorAs the search for the next high

school principal commences, the U-High community weighs in on their ideal candidate.

A search advisory committee com-prised of five faculty members and four administrators will lead the review process by evaluating applications, conducting preliminary phone inter-views, and recommending finalist can-didates to Laboratory Schools Director Robin Appleby. Ms. Appleby will then approve several candidates for full-day community interviews, during which candidates will come to campus and speak with students, parents, teach-ers, administrators and board mem-bers who will then share their feedback with Ms. Appleby, who then makes the final decision.

“In looking for a new principal what we don’t want to do is lose ground,” Ms. Appleby said following the announce-ment of the vacancy. “We just want to make sure that the successes keep moving forward. Most likely we will bring in an outside person to be prin-cipal, and it always takes time for an outside person to learn and know the school. The new principal will need some coaching and support as he or she learns about Lab, but both Mr. Fech and I will be here to ensure con-sistency and a smooth transition. Once we have finalist candidates we will have a student panel comprised of Stu-dent Council members and other in-terested students interview them and give feedback.”

The faculty perspective In 27 years at Lab, physics teacher

David Derbes has worked under six principals and recalls a number of characteristics and experiences that he believes to have contributed to their success.

“The principal is supposed to have a broad view of the entire high school: the students, the faculty, the program, even the physical surroundings,” said Mr. Derbes. “He or she should be sup-portive of faculty and students to the extent our resources permit, and to ap-ply correctives when necessary.”

“A principal should have been a classroom teacher for ideally at least five years so that they know what it’s like in the classroom. Faculty will not respect a principal who hasn’t taught a reasonable stretch. A principal should be very bright, especially at the Laboratory Schools, or the students and some of the faculty will run rings around him or her. A good sense of hu-mor and a willingness to be flexible are absolutely essential. We can’t have a

strict disciplinarian, but the converse is also true. A few principals have not worked out here because they were too easy going and unconcerned with the general functioning of the school.”

“A principal must believe in the val-ue of education, and serve as a cheer-leader for academic excellence. Ideally, a principal should be outgoing and optimistic, someone who genuinely likes people, who goes to student per-formances and athletic contests not simply because it’s expected, but be-cause of knowledge of and fondness for the students on the stage or the field. Finally, a principal has to be honest. There are many occasions when discre-tion and confidentiality are called for, and a principal has to honor that.”

Though newer to Lab than Mr. Der-bes, Learning and Counseling Depart-ment member of seven years Camille Baughn-Cunningham has worked with two U-High principals. Every other week, she and the Learning and Counseling Department work closely with the principal and the rest of the U-High administration to discuss stu-dents struggling in some capacity with life issues or academically.

“It feels important to us as a depart-ment that we have a collaborative relationship with the principal,” Ms. Baughn-Cunningham said. “There needs to be an interest on his or her part to see students beyond just their academic selves: their grades, their test scores, and to see them, obviously, as people who are developing socially and emotionally. They should recog-nize those needs and their education-al processes. Like Mr. Fech, the next principal should be conscious of the stress students my be feeling and con-tinue to find ways to improve without compromising the rigorous program we have now.”

The student perspectiveHaving worked alongside Mr. Fech,

Assembly Committee member and ju-nior Mbella Beseka will only have one

year with the next principal.“Personally I think it’d be nice for

them to create more committees for students to join that they’ll personally direct,” Mbella said. “Be involved in the school’s extracurricular activities, to perhaps host discussion sessions with students to take into account stu-dent opinions on school policies.”

“If I were to choose the finalists for principal, I would be looking for some-one charismatic: so that they can con-nect with the student body and over-come the initial awkwardness that any new principal would experience with students. Someone who will genuinely want to get to know the student body. If they’re not interested in knowing who they’ll be helping to guide, they’ve al-ready failed. Secondly, students must feel that their principal is knowledge-able about the U-High’s inner work-ings because as principal he or she will need to find the answer to students’ questions.”

Principal’s adviceAs for Mr. Fech, in his new position

he will work with the new high school principal and can mentor him or her, sharing lessons from his own experi-ence.

“I would advise the next principal to get to know people. Get to know the students, the faculty and the parents. I learned that from this position,” Mr. Fech said. “I think that it’s important to get to know the community so that you can understand it. Know what is really great about it, know what needs to change. Take the time to get to know that. Honor the quirkiness — it’s very particular — unlike any other school. It’s got its own identity and history. Honor that, but also don’t be afraid to push on it. As principal I’ve always felt that your main job is to support teach-ers, counselors and students, and work to remove the obstacles in front of them that sometimes they don’t even know are there so that they can focus on do-ing their best work in the classroom.”

by Micaiah Buchheim-Jurisson Associate Editor

The search for a new U-High princi-pal has begun.

A committee headed by Middle School Principal Sandy Bixby has started reviewing potential candidates to replace current Principal Scott Fech. Mr. Fech’s new position is Director of Educational Programs.

In addition to Ms. Bixby, the com-mittee is comprised of Dean of Stu-dents Ana Campos, Director of Stu-dent Services Ken James, Assistant Principal Asra Ahmed, biology teacher Daniel Calleri, history teacher Charles Disantis, math teacher Julia Maguire, English teacher Rachel Nielsen and Latin teacher Daniel Ristin.

Many applicants heard about the opening through the University of Chicago employment site and various other websites.

“There are a lot of listservs that po-tential candidates in appropriate po-sitions at schools might be checking,” Ms. Bixby said. “There are also a lot of organizations that send us applica-tions they have in their files when they see the opening. We had twenty or so applications sent automatically by these sites.”

Several candidates from internation-al schools around the world, as well as from around the United States and Chicago, according to Ms. Bixby.

“We’ll never say about an applicant, ‘they’re too far away, so we won’t con-sider them,’” Ms. Bixby said. “We will fly in the candidates that we like, re-gardless of where they are.”

“Now, we’re going to have phone calls with the remaining 10 candidates, and we’ll ask the questions that have been carefully chosen by the committee,” Ms. Bixby said. “Questions might be, for example, ‘walk us through a con-versation you feel represents you as a leader with faculty,’ and that way we can get a sense of whether this per-son sounds like somebody the faculty would like to work with and can be a good leader.”

From the phone interviews, the com-mittee plans to choose about five candi-dates for more in-depth interviews.

“After that round of interviews, we’ll choose two to three candidates to come to U-High for full day visits,” Ms. Bixby said. “When they come to campus, they meet with all the faculty, members of the executive committee, members of the search committee, Ms. Appleby and others. Each of these candidate will also have public interviews open to faculty, staff, students and parents.”

U-High community discusses ideal future principal

by Raghu SomalaAssociate Editor

“It was a perfect trip, except for the fact that on the last day the main hall along with some classrooms burned down,” Kellie Lu said.

Juniors Kimya Buckner and Kellie Lu studied in France for four weeks through Lab’s Eliade exchange program, founded in 1986 through the contributions of Christinel Eliade. Kimya and Kellie stayed with St. Éxupery school students Noémie Fauvel and Mathilde Poncelet in La Rochelle, whom they hosted for their trip to Chicago last fall.

“The purpose of the exchange was for us to live the average life of a French high school student, so there were no rigid plans,” Kellie said. “During the week-days we went to school with our hosts at the Lycee St. Exupery, and on the weekends we did a range of things such as visited Bordeaux, some castles and a winery. When we wanted a more relaxing weekend we would just go downtown for some shopping. “

Along with living a French high school student’s life, they also improved their French.

“I believe my French grew in a way that it couldn’t possibly have here at Lab,” Kimya said. “Of course, the Language Department here at Lab is outstand-

ing, but nothing rivals immersion when it comes to learning a language. My accent, my vocabulary and my comprehension improved due to this speaking with native French speakers. My host family mostly spoke French so I picked up a lot of idiomatic lan-guage.”

“I’ve been studying French since kindergarten, so I was more surprised with the culture than anything else. There were a couple of cultural differences that I knew to expect, but I still found very odd. Everyone in France greets each other by a kiss on each cheek. For me, this seemed a little too intimate for an ev-eryday hello.

“In France it’s almost a given that you smoke ciga-rettes. Some of the students that I talked to told me that they started smoking as young as 13 years old. During breaks between classes it is not uncommon to see at least 50 students standing in front of the school building having a smoke.”

Kimya and Kellie visited the Eiffel Tower, the Lou-vre and other museums in Paris as well as Château de Chambord, Château de Chenonceau and the Châ-teau Saint Esprit, which translates to St. Emillion Winery.

“We got to go to a vineyard and watch some of the

Photo courtesy of Kimya BucknerKimya and her French exchange student Mathilde Poncelet in front of the Château de Chambord in Chambord, France.

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winemaking process, and since wine is such a huge part of French culture, it was interesting to learn how it was made,” Kellie said. “We also got to go to Châteaux Bordeaux at night, which was beautiful, along with other castles and the Eiffel Tower. I got to experience a wide range of French history and architecture. The entire trip gave me an invaluable insight into the life of a French high school student and French culture.”

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The summer season brings a new set of foods, all conveniently available within our Chicago borders. This summer, find fresh produce, rich barbecue, or sample from a variety of local food trucks all within a small budget. Take your taste buds on a tour of all Chicago has to offer.

From music to movies, everyone is a fan of something. Show appreciation and celebrate your passions and interests with people from all over Chicago this summer through concerts, movies and much more. Take a friend or a family member, and be entertained throughout Chicago.

Want some culture while school’s out? Then the various museums and concerts this summer are for you. Cheer on the arts without having to buy expensive paintings or pay for music festivals. Educate yourself outside of school and take the opportunity to learn more about the world.

Take advantage of Chicago’s only mildly comfortable season and spend some time this summer outside! When the sun is shining, Chicago can be beautiful in the right places. Here’s a guide to where to go when you want to explore, relax, or even exercise — all within your price range.

FOOD CONCERTS & MOVIES MUSEUMS & CULTURE PLACES

Summer and its free time allow students and faculty alike to participate in the greater Chicago community more directly. Meet new people and engage in exciting activities this summer with the summer set of Chicago festivals.

FESTIVALSl Printer’s Row Lit Fest: Founded in 1985

by the Near South Planning Board to attract visitors to the former bookmaking hub, Printer’s Row Lit Fest has grown to cover five city blocks on Dearborn between Congress and Polk. The festival attracts more than 200 booksellers from across the country displaying new, used and antiquarian books and featuring more than 200 authors participating in panels, discussions and a variety of other programs. It takes place June 6-7 on Printers Row from 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

l Remix Chicago: This ecologically friendly art and music festival held in Logan Square focuses on encouraging communities to take advantage of recycled materials. Held June 6-7 from noon-10 p.m. daily, this is a celebration of recycled art and crafts from both professional art-ists and community members. The festival also includes workshops, kid’s activities, unique food vendors and live music from indie bands.

l Chicago Blues Festival: As the largest blues festival in the world, this event draws over 500,000 fans who will enjoy free performances over the course of three days on five stages, proof of Chicago’s status as the “Blues Capital of the World. Taking place in Grant Park from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on June 11-13, this historic festival will in-clude headliner Buddy Guy as well as centennial tributes to Willie Dixon and Muddy Waters.

l Chicago Bike Week: Held June 12-19, Chicago Bike Week is a celebration of cycling throughout Chicago. Some of the events include a bike tour of the South Loop on June 15, as well as “Napoleon Dynamite” being played at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park on June 16 at 6:30 p.m. A Chicago Triathlon Checkpoint Challenge encourages participants get clues to bike throughout Chicago starts at The Bean on June 18 at 6 p.m. Also on June 18, Daley Plaza hosts a pop-up bike fashion show at from 7 a.m.-

3 p.m. It ends with a Bike To Work Rally at Daley Plaza from 7-9 a.m., with a provided continental breakfast from 7-Eleven.

l Fiestas Puertorriqueñas: From June 18-21, this festival features a celebration of Puerto Rican culture. Traditional Latin music, authentic food such as arepas, carnival rides and a pas-sionate parade are a few of the items visitors can look forward to at this vibrant festival. Located in Humboldt Park, this festival runs 3 p.m.-10 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, and noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

l Chicago Zombie March: Chicagoans clad in tattered robes, smeared with fake blood and wailing in pain will gather in Millennium Park for the annual Chicago Zombie March on June 20. All zombies are invited to arrive at the park as early as noon for free zombification makeup. At 3:30 p.m., the crowd will walk to Daley Plaza and later head to the ABC7 News Station.

l Chicago Pride Parade: With many bright-ly colored floats, loud music and a multitude of people, the Chicago Pride Parade taking place June 21 is one of the most exciting ones of the year. Though it takes place on the north side, running up Belmont and Montrose, it is worth the trek from Hyde Park. One of the best viewing locations for floats can be found toward the end of the route on Diversey.

l Square Roots Fest: As the new version of the much-missed Folk and Roots Festival, Square Roots presents music, dancing, food and fun for all ages. Check out more than 60 local artists, bands, and performers on four different stages on Lincoln Ave. between Montrose and Wilson on July 10, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; July 11, noon- 11 p.m. and July 12 noon- 9 p.m. Recommended $5 dona-tion for children and $10 donation for adults.

l Chinatown Summer Fair: A fun neighbor-hood to explore anytime, Chinatown also hosts an

annual Summer Fair. On Sunday July 19, from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m., this fair will draw visitors from all over the Midwest. Activities include tradition-al lion dancing, Chinese classical dance and mu-sic and martial arts among many other displays. There will be artisans, food from neighborhood restaurants, a petting zoo and pony rides.

l Reggae Fest: Featuring two stages of Ja-maican music performances as well as a variety of fair trade food from vendors and trucks, this festival runs from Aug. 15-16 and begins at noon. Performers from around the world are involved in this festival located in Humboldt Park, bringing international culture to Chicago.

l Chicago Fashion Fest: Looking to discover your brand new personalstyle this summer? Try exploring Fashion Fest. Outdoor runway shows, live music and the discovery of new fashion designers are the highlights of this year’s festival. This two-day festival will shut down East Divi-

sion Aug. 29-30 to transform the street into a celebration of local fashion and style.

l Chicago Jazz Festival: The Chicago Jazz Festival focuses on appreciation for all forms of jazz by highlighting both local and internationally renowned artists. The four-day festival kicks off with a performance from Butler, Bernstein & the Hot 9, and closes with Muhal Richard Abram’s Experimental Band. It runs Sept. 3-6 at the Chi-cago Cultural Center, and Millennium Park from 6:30-9 p.m.

l The Chicago Antique Market: Highlight-ing over 250 vendors indoors and outdoors with antiques, paintings and drawings, furniture, clothing, jewelry, beads, and food, the Chicago Antique Market will have something for every-one. It runs June 27-28, July 25-26 and Aug. 29-30 on Randolph St. from 10 a.m to 5 p.m. Student tickets are $3 before the event, and $5 at the door, both with a student ID.

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l Navy Pier: Take a bike ride to Navy Pier and explore the many attractions they have! Attractions span from an $8 ride on the famed 150-foot Ferris Wheel or an $8 miniature golf course to walking through the Crystal Gardens. Aon Summer Fireworks take place at Grand Avenue every Wednesday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m. through Sept. 5 as well as July 4, adding a bit of extra color to your summer.

l Lincoln Park Zoo: From giraffes, lions, reptiles and birds, all types of animals can be seen at the zoo for free. Enjoy some time in a beautiful piece of architecture framing the skyline over at the South Pond. Yoga classes, outdoor classes and educa-tional programs are also held at the Lincoln Park Pavillion on the Nature Boardwalk. Appreciate a wide variety of plants at the Lincoln Park Conservatory.

l Millennium Workouts: Feel like waking up for some early morning yoga? Grab a mat and head over to the Great Lawn at Millennium Park to enjoy views of the city and cleansing activities like yoga, tai chi, pilates and zumba beginning at 7 a.m., 8 a.m., 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. respectively. These workouts are held every Wednesday through Sept. 2 sessions and run 45 minutes.

l The Point and 57th Street Beach: Promontory Point is the perfect place to have a picnic with friends, play Frisbee or soccer, and watch a movie on a sheet when it gets dark. It is also located right next to the beach, so you can swim before or after you eat. Blending into the Point and stretching alongside the Museum of Science and Industry, this local beach is the perfect location for a lazy beach day (when the weath-er will finally allow). The beach supplies the warm sand and cool water: all you need to bring are your friends and the sunscreen.

l Explore Humboldt Park: With over 219 acres of park land, Humboldt Park is the perfect place to explore. Designed in the 1870s, it houses the Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture as well as a field house with a fitness center, two gymnasiums, a lagoon, a replica of the Chicago Cubs stadium, “Little Cubs Field,” tennis courts and baseball fields.

l The Bloomington (606) Trail: Named after Chicago’s base area code, the Bloomington 606 trail used to be abandoned elevated train tracks that have been transformed into a beautiful trail through Bloomington avenue to Ashland Avenue lined by park space, flowers and trees. Bikers, runners and walkers are all welcome to enjoy this green space starting, appropriately, on June 6. This historic space combines nature’s beauty with Chicago history dating as far back as the Great Fire, making it a treat for any visitor no matter your interests.

l Parade of Boats: Head to the East end of Navy Pier this summer to view a parade of Chicago’s most beautiful sailboats. While there, visitors will learn about the boats themselves as well as their crew and can look forward to music and dancing after the parade. The Parade of boats will be held July 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

l Chicago Botanic Garden: Despite the long trek to Glencoe, the Botanic Garden makes up for it with over 385 acres of vast and sprawling gardens. It has a world-re-nowned bonsai tree collection. Opened in 1972, the garden is a beautiful place to walk, explore, take pictures or just relax.

l Garfield Park Conservatory: One of the largest conservatories in the nation, The Garfield Park Conservatory houses an impressive array of flowers and vegetation. Escape into this tropical landscape to walk and think.

l Maggie Daley Park: Head over to the brand new Maggie Daley Park for some outdoor adventures. Featuring a picnic grove, a jungle gym set containing bridges and slides, tennis courts and a fieldhouse. The park is located downtown just west of Lake Shore Drive and is open from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.

l Movies in the Park: Grab a blanket, a picnic and some friends and head to local park for an evening this summer for film screenings. Times for all screenings will vary based on when sundown occurs. Featured movies include classics like “Breakfast Club” and “Apollo 13.” Hyde Parkers in particular can head to the Midway for screenings on Wednesday nights. Check out the Park District’s website at for a listing of daily movie screenings: chicagoparkdistrict.com/events/movies/

l Millennium Park Film Series: This series includes free movie offerings at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion. The series continues every Tuesday evening through Sept. 1 at 6:30 p.m. and will highlight films such as “Back to the Future” and “Dirty Dancing.” Films will be presented on the latest and most sophisticated outdoor screen using the Pavilion’s state-of-the-art sound system.

l Rush Hour Concerts: For all those music lovers, River North will host Rush Hour Concerts every Tuesday through Aug. 25 at 5:45 p.m. in St. James Cathedral at Huron and Wabash streets. Audience members will enjoy classical chamber music from soloists, duets and chamber groups.

l The Chicago Air and Water Show: Featuring daredevil pilots, parachute teams and jets over Lake Michigan, the Chicago Air and Water Show is the perfect event for watching your favorite planes! Held on Aug. 15-16 from 10 a.m to 3 p.m on North Avenue Beach, pilots are sure to throw you for a loop as they pull fantastic tricks and stunts.

l Star Wars Fan Fare: If you are a fan of Star Wars, June 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. there is an ETC Toy and Comic Book Show that awaits your attendance! Star Wars collectibles, movie memorabilia, action figures and more can be found at this event hosted by Horizon Science Academy. The best dressed child and adult will win $50 in dealers bucks to spend with venders at ETC.

l Downtown Sound: Have a picnic or take a seat on the Great Lawn in Millen-nium Park during this weekly concert series and enjoy musicians from a variety of genres: indie, pop, rock, and beginning this year, electronic and contemporary. Every Monday and Thursday night through July 23 starting at 6:30 p.m., all are welcome to take advantage of this showcase.

l Make Music Chicago: Chicago joins hundreds of cities around the world in this annual tradition on June 21. Musicians of all ages and skill levels play at various loca-tions around the city for hours on end, celebrating music and the talented musicians of our city. Hear a wide variety of genres, instruments, and musicians in public venues around the city throughout the day.

l The Bells of Summer: Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and head over to Rock-efeller Chapel this summer for the 50th anniversary of their Carillion concerts. Enjoy these bell recitals with family or friends each Sunday at 5 p.m. Concert goers are also invited to climb the 271 steps to the top of Rockefeller to enjoy the beautiful view and stained glass windows alongside the music.

l Jazzin’ at the Shedd: Enjoy jazz music, fireworks and 32,000 different animals in exhibits like the Abbott Oceanarium and Wild Reef at Shedd Aquarium any Tues-day between June 17 and Sept. 9. Admission is just $18 if you plan ahead by purchas-ing tickets online and you can even pet the stingrays for an additional $3.

l Uptown Saturday Night: Treat yourself to free showcases of local artists and performers on the second Saturday of each month until the end of 2015 in Uptown. While there, discover this historic neighborhood through its entertainment venues and cultural hot spots. Check outexploreuptown.org/na-portal-only/uptown-saturday-nights for specific performances and times.

l Chicago’s Ribfest: This festival on the intersection of Lawrence and Broadway showcases the best ribs from both local and national restaurants. Even non-rib lovers can enjoy live entertainment at this three-day event running June 12-14, noon-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-9 p.m. Sunday.

l Farmers’ Markets: Scattered throughout the Chicago neighborhoods, farm-ers’ markets offer fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and plants, as well as baked goods, seasonal jams and other homemade goods. Lasting through October, you’re bound to make a satisfying deal on your produce purchases.

Daley Plaza: Thursdays until Oct. 29, 7 a.m.-3 p.m., Washington StreetGreen City: Saturday/Wednesday until Oct. 31, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., South Lincoln Parkbetween Clark and Stockton DriveHyde Park: Thursdays June 4-Oct. 29, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Harold Washington Park

l Taste of Randolph: Visitors can discover new foods for free from acclaimed res-taurants along “Restaurant Row” by trying free samples at this free street festival held June 19-21. For a two hour period during the day, the Restaurant Oasis will offer each person a free item. Dinosaur Jr., the Dandy Warhols and Best Coast also headline the live music performances.

l Taste of Chicago: A celebration of a variety of cuisines and restaurants, Taste of Chicago is an outdoor food festival with various restaurant stands. It is held between July 8-12 and is located in Grant Park, between Jackson and Columbus. The Chicago skyline as well as multiple concerts throughout the festival offer the perfect backdrop for trying new dishes and cuisines.

l Taste of Lincoln Avenue: This iconic event sprawls over six city blocks on a major artery in the heart of Lincoln Park. Visitors can look forward to musical per-formances ranging from classic rock to indie to blues as well as over 100 different vendors. This weekend event runs July 25-26 from noon-10 p.m. daily on N. Lincoln Avenue between Fullerton and Wrightwood.

l Food Truck Fest: Known for its mobile food trucks, Chicago hosts this festival every summer to continue the tradition and supply the public with convenient food during our only fairly comfortable season. With a variety of trucks such as Fat Shallot and Gino’s Steak Truck present, there’s bound to be something for everyone. Located in Armour Square Park on June 27-28 and open from noon-10 p.m.

l Hot Dog Fest: Presented by the Chicago History Museum, Chicago’s Hot Dog Fest celebrates one of the city’s landmark foods. Exclusively serving Vienna Beef Hot Dogs, spend a day or two chowing down on a summer favorite while overlooking beautiful gardens along the museum. Located on Clark Street and LaSalle Drive, the festival runs Aug. 7-9 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

l Taste of Greektown: Dive into gyros, grilled lamb, Greek salad and souvlaki at this year’s Greek fest on Aug. 22-23 from noon-11 p.m. A number of local restaurants participate to bring Chicagoans a truly Greek experience to this festival located on Halsted St. in Greek Town. Beyond the traditional Greek fare, the festival will also feature music, dancing and Hellenic bands.

l Roscoe Village Burger Fest: After some of Chicago’s finest restaurants fire up their grills to make their unique version of the delicious burger, visitors will be allowed to vote for their favorites. There will music and a Kids Zone as well as arts and crafts vendors. It takes place July 11-12, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. in Roscoe Village.

l Fiesta Italiana: Celebrating Italian culture, music, and dance, Festa Italiana presents an array of authentic Italian food. It takes place Aug. 13-16 at Taylor Street and Ashland Avenue.

l Art: Throughout Chicago’s city streets and building lies a variety of public art by many famous artists for anyone to explore. The bike path is dotted with sculptures and each neighborhood has its own unique artistic style, particularly Pilsen, which is full of murals and street graffiti art. Other highlights include the Agora in Grant Park, Fountain of Time in Washington Park, Monument with Standing Beast on Randolph Street and the famous Picasso sculpture that resides at Daley Plaza.

l Art Fairs: A common staple of Chicago summers, art fairs provide a glimpse into local paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry and photography. These neighborhood events often include live bands and a variety of food vendors. Whether you’re looking to purchase a piece or simply want to enjoy artwork outdoors, visitors can make a day-long experience out of these interesting street fairs.

Stars of Tomorrow Youth Arts Fest: June 6, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Kennicott Park57th Street Art Fair: June 6-7, Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 57th Street between Cornell and Hyde Park BoulevardOld Town Art Fair: June 13-14, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Old Town Triangle NeighborhoodArtsfest on Michigan Avenue: July 10-12, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Chicago Tribune TowerWest Loop Art Fair: Aug. 22-23, noon-10 p.m., Halsted and Washington

l The Hyde Park Art Center: The Hyde Park Art Center has free galleries as well as a range of inexpensive classes in areas like ceramics, cartooning and darkroom photography. Upcoming exhibitions include Cosmosis, which will be featured through Aug. 23, and Creatures from the Concrete Aug. 4-Dec. 6.

l Chicago History Museum: Have you lived in Chicago your whole life, but don’t know about its past? Learn about our city’s history through fun exhibitions, located within a bike or bus ride away. General admission is $14, but Illinois residents get free admission on July 4 and Aug. 17-21, 24-28, and 31.

l Museum of Contemporary Art: See collections of interesting and inspiring art within our city, all at the MCA. Exhibitions rotate out regularly, meaning there is always something new to see. Admission is free for Illinois residents every Tuesday, opening at 10 a.m.

l The Shedd Aquarium: Although the sun is much appreciated, when the warmth turns to burning heat, a free day at the air-conditioned Shedd Aquarium is a perfect way to stay cool and entertained. For every Monday or Tuesday until June 16 starting at 9 a.m., this opportunity is open to all Illinois Residents free of charge.

l Museum of Contemporary Photography: The museum at 600 S. Michigan Ave. holds a collection of photographs like no other. Wander through photographs of everything from Birmingham, Alabama, to Butte, Montana.

l Young Chicago Author Workshops: Nurture your love for poetry or rapping in free, artist-led workshops at the YCA headquarters located at 1180 N. Milwaukee Ave. Check youngchicagoauthors.org to find schedules for specific workshops.

l Chicago Cultural Center: A former Chicago Public Library and Civil War Memo-rial, the Chicago Cultural Center at 78 E. Washington St. stands as testament to all the city has to offer. Beyond its historic walls visitors can view exhibits on native artists and musicians like Cheryl Pope and Archibald Motley. If you make a reservation in advance, residents also have the opportunity to share their story through the nonprofit organiza-tion StoryCorps, which will then be archived at the National Library of Congress.

l Shakespeare in the Park: Breathing new life into William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” the Chicago Shakespeare Theater will once again per-form Shakespeare in 18 neighborhood parks throughout the Chicago area. The produc-tions will begin July 18 at Gateway Park and run through Aug. 17.

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Old Chicago-style pub on the rise in Hispanic localeby Alex Harron

Associate EditorThe name is misleading.Dusek’s Board and Beer located at 1227 W. 18th

St. in Pilsen offers an array of delicious menu items for people under 21. Reservations can be made online through the website or by phone for parties of five or more. They will not seat you until the majority of your party has arrived.

Tucked away on the southwest side of Chicago, Dusek’s is a cozy restaurant with a quaint charm. The exposed brick walls and wooden tables and chairs give it an Old Chicago feel. The restaurant has two large rooms with tall glass windows offering a street view. Chalkboards filled with messages and signatures from past patrons cover the bathroom

walls; chalk and erasers are provided. Street parking can be found within a couple blocks of the restaurant.

For Sunday brunch, the restaurant was packed with many college-aged, well-dressed people. Our server was incredibly nice and knowledgeable about the menu.

The menu, created by Chef Jared Wentworth, of-fers a wide variety of dishes, all with a slight twist to them. Our party of six ordered the omelet, steak and eggs, iron roasted Prince Edward Island mus-sels, white cheddar mac and cheese and two Danish pastry cinnamon rolls. Dishes arrived together on wooden boards, iron pans and patterned bowls, mak-ing them easy for our group to share. Each item also includes a beer pairing for consumers over 21 years old. Because it was incredibly busy, it took a while

for the food to come out.Spiced goat cheese, roasted spring onions and oys-

ter mushrooms filled the medium-sized omelet and came with a side of herbed potatoes. The fluffy om-elet melted in my mouth and the side potatoes were perfectly seasoned. The steak and eggs were also a good portion and just as delicious. The slightly spicy mound of mussels served in a large bowl with a deli-cious broth was my favorite dish. The creamy mac and cheese also had a slight spice to it. The sticky cinnamon rolls served hot with a rich frosting were delicious. Entrees and small plates ranged from $14 to $32 apiece.

I would definitely go again, but I would suggest going with a party of five or more in order to make a reservation, order food to share and split the check.

by Clyde Schwab

Associate Editor

Strolling down 18th Street on a humid day, as the block buzzes with activity, a few store-fronts stick out among the predominantly Spanish signs. Pseudo-grungy vintage stores

and sleek coffee shops appear occasionally between bars and taquerias, their polished vibrancejuxtapos-ing the simple, aged shops that scream of authentic-ity. The street seems on the brink of change.

Pilsen sits southwest of downtown, bordered on the south by the Stevenson Expressway and the Chi-cago River, on the north by 16th Street, on the west by train tracks and on the east by Canal Street and the Chicago river. Pilsen is easily reached by car or bike from Hyde Park, while public transportation requires a train to the McCormick Place then a bus. While the neigh-borhood spans much of the lower west side, the commercial activity lies primarily on 18th Street with the rest of the neighborhood devoted to residential areas, industrial zones and warehouses.

Pilsen served as a gateway to the city for immigrants, including the Czech, German and Irish. Since the 1960s, Pilsen has been the home of the now predominant Hispanic population. Despite resistance from many community members, a process of gentrifi-cation has taken over Pilsen since the early 2000s, which some think will alter Pilsen’s status as a holdout for the Mexican-American middle class.

One can glimpse this complicated and di-verse history through the eclectic crowds at local venues such as Jumping Bean Cafe.Customers range from Latino families and University of Illinois students to decaffeinated, di-sheveled artists and proto-hipsters enjoying one of the Cafe’s many specialty lattes.

Taking a break from the muggy Chicago spring to enjoy my delicious yet overly sweetened iced mo-cha, I peered at the walls of the cafe, elaborately and vividly decorated with paintings, news clippings and music posters.

Since its beginnings as a gateway for immigrants, Pilsen has supported a tenacious appetite for art. Murals of community leaders, Aztec gods and other-wise remarkably detailed and colorful scenes deco-rate alleys and walls scattered throughout Pilsen. Alongside the local galleries that line the streets lies the National Museum of Mexican Art. The art in both the galleries and museums mirrors the neigh-borhood in its kinetic and varied style, though much of it maintains a politicized tone.

One can witness such work at Prospectus Gal-lery, owned and operated by Israel Hernandez. The gallery, just off 18th Street, serves as a break from the often crowded streets. The colorful work with-in stands in stark contrast tothe white interior. On display is a retrospective of Jose Guerrero, a Chi-cago based artist, featuring a selection of his linocut prints from 1964 to the early 2000s. Prints range from depictions of intersections in Pilsen to prints of farmers.

In his thick accent, longtime Pilsen resident Her-nandez offered some insight into his life in Pilsen and how it’s changing.

“The gallery started out of necessity. I grew up here in Pilsen all my life, and I’ve seen all the prob-lems that were happening in the seventies,” Hernan-dez said. “So we decided to bring something positive into the neighborhood. The problem is that for many years, this has been a working class neighborhood. So, there are a lot of new businesses and shops, but a lot of people are being displaced, especially in this economy. Most of the manufacturing jobs are no lon-ger in Chicago. Everything is about profit.”

With a mural coated exterior containing brightly colored shapes, the popular restaurant Neuvo Leon is frequently packed by Pilsen visitors. A frequent patron of Nuevo Leon, Spanish teacher Craig Reu-belt describes the authentic feel of the restaurant environment and its food.

“To me, it always feels and tastes like someone’s grandmother is cooking in the kitchen,” Mr. Reubelt said. “The restuarant itself is very well established and the portions are always good no matter what you order. I’ve never been dissapointed there. They have some traditional items and some more unique items like pork stew, but, no matter what, I always leave feeling full and satisfied.

Past Nuevo Leon and further down 18th Street, sits Knee Deep Vintage. The cheerful, trendy owner and longtime South Side resident Carlos describes, how this curated thrift store provides a cool but af-fordable (read cheap) clothing spanning decades. Fol-lowing the neighborhood trend, Knee Deep Vintage, is lined with colorful shirts, paintings, and a section in the back devoted to vintage western attire.

Over a soundtrack comprised of the Smiths, Carlos described his shop’s position in Pilsen and how he’s seen it change alongside the other recently opened vintage stores in Pilsen.

“There really isn’t any competition because we never offer the same stuff. I honestly haven’t seen the neighborhood change since we first opened, other than fewer abandoned storefronts. The change that people are worried about is completely natural, and it is better to see open business than vacant build-ings. We don’t want to do anything other than co-exist, and any opposition we’ve seen has been from people who are fairly new to the neighborhood.”

While a walk along the busy, commercial 18th Street is wonderful, de-viating to the seemingly deserted train tracks along 16th Street yields vibrant results. Spon-sored by the Chicago Ur-ban Art Society, murals scattered throughout Pilsen depict portraits of community leaders, geo-metric patterns, ancient Central American style art and elaborate scenes. Vividly colored murals serve to discourage gang grafitti and offer a space for independent art and political discourse. A number of international-ly recognized street art-ists were commissioned to kick off the project.

Photos by Clyde Schwab

Alongside traditional Mexican food, Pilsen serves as a hub for authentic art and culture

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Pilsen Summer

at a Glance

June 5-7:

Taste of Little Village:

Flavors of Mexico

A range of restuarants offer samples of authen-tic Mexican food along 26th Street between California to Sacra-mento. Visitors can also enjoy local bands.

June 6-7:

Food Truck Social

Held on 18th Street between Racine and Throop, this two-day food truck festival from showcases the variety of Chicagoland food trucks. Highlights include Ta-male Spaceship, Honky Tonk BBQ and Chicago Cupcakes! Suggested $5 donation.

July 30-Aug. 2:

Fiesta del Sol

As the largest Latin American festival in the Midwest, this four-day festival draws 1 million people. Visitors can look forward to an arts pavil-ion, authentic Mexican food and live music. Donations accepted.

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